Commenting on the Scottish election results announced so far, UNISON Scottish secretary Lilian Macer said today (Friday): “We look forward to working
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NHS
The issues currently facing the NHS in Scotland will not be solved by politicians trying to grab headlines or continual
Read moreCost of living
This briefing gives key inflation figures and contrasts the cost of living for ordinary families with profits of multi- national
Read moreViolence at work
Violence, aggression, and abuse at work have reached unacceptable levels across Scotland’s public services. Tens of thousands of workers are
Read moreWest Dunbartonshire school learning assistants vote for strike action in job grade dispute, says UNISON
School learning assistants who support pupils with profound needs in West Dunbartonshire have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute
Read moreGlasgow School of Art staff join university strikes over pay, says UNISON
Staff at the Glasgow School of Art will join colleagues from the University of Glasgow on strike today (Friday) in
Read moreEducation staff
This briefings makes the case that the next Scottish government must take robust action to ensure that schools can provide
Read moreScottish Water
This influencer briefing summarises findings from a recent report commissioned by UNISON Scottish Water branch: Scottish Water: creeping privatisation by
Read moreYoung workers
Young workers face low pay, insecure jobs, and limited opportunities for progression. Exploitative practices and lack of training pathways hold
Read moreLGBT+ Workers
LGBT+ workers still face discrimination, exclusion, and lack of inclusive policies in workplaces and public services. Progress must be protected
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